West Sussex · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Cross Gate, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Cross Gate.
- Car shows and rallies
- Village fêtes
- Fundraising events
Slow-roasted pork in Cross Gate
Hog roast for events in Cross Gate, slow-roasted on site
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. Whether it’s small festivals and vintage rallies, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and apple sauce for your visitors.
At a field event near Cross Gate, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Running an event in Cross Gate
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cross Gate and the surrounding area. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cross Gate to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Amberley CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For visitors coming by rail, Amberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Within about a mile is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the BN18 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Cross Gate, we also cover Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). Within reach you will find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Why choose hog roast for events in Cross Gate?
We are self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Cross Gate, including:
- Festivals
- Vintage rallies
- School events
- Horse and dog shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Cross Gate
Can you do a hog roast in Parham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Balance the food line-up
- Halal is not offered
- Make the stall easy to find
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We work to your event plan, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Towns and villages near Cross Gate
Also in Cross Gate
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Cross Gate are dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards